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230 postsBMW CSL, CS, GTS and Competition: what the badges mean
The most wanted BMW M cars carry extra letters: CSL, CS, GTS or Competition. What each badge means, the famous cars behind them and why collectors pay so much for them.
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BMW brake maintenance: pads, discs, fluid and wear sensors
Brakes are the most important safety system of any car. How BMW brakes work, when pads, discs and fluid need attention, what the wear sensors do and how M brakes differ.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 6 min readThe BMW straight-six engine: history of an icon
No engine is more BMW than the straight-six. From the "big six" of the 1960s to the turbocharged B58 and S58: the story of BMW's favourite engine layout and why it feels so special.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Track days · 6 min readYour first track day in a BMW: a complete beginner's guide
A track day is the safest and most rewarding place to explore what your BMW can do. How to choose an event, prepare the car, what to bring, the rules and what to do afterwards.
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BMW M engine oil: viscosity, approvals and change intervals
The right oil is the cheapest insurance for an expensive engine. What viscosity numbers mean, why classic M engines use 10W-60, what BMW approvals are and how often to change the oil.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 6 min readThe history of BMW M: from Motorsport GmbH to today
From a small racing department founded in 1972 to one of the most famous performance brands in the world: the history of BMW M, its legendary cars and the meaning of the three colours.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 6 min readBuying a used BMW M car: the complete checklist
An M car can be the best car you ever own or the most expensive mistake. A practical, step-by-step checklist for buying a used BMW M3, M4, M5 or M6.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Comparisons · 6 min readBMW M3 E46 vs M3 E92: straight-six or V8?
Two of the best M3s ever made, with two very different engines. An honest comparison of the E46 and E92 M3 for buyers who want a modern classic they can drive.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 M5 E60 · 8 min readBMW S85 V10 rod bearings: symptoms, causes and prevention
Rod bearing wear is the best-known weak point of the S85 V10. What causes it, how to spot it early and why preventive replacement is the smartest money an owner can spend.
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